Boat preparation for storing in Salt Water

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viper1216

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Hey guys,

Hopefully I'm posting this in the right section. This was my first year with my boat and we took it out in the bay way more than I thought we would. We have decided that next year we are going to rent a slip in the bay instead of trailering it all the time. My question is, do I need to do any preparation to the hull or engine for it to be sitting in the ocean for 6 months? In the past, this boat was always docked in a fresh water pond for the summer, I think its first time in the salt water was this year. Do I need to put any type of special paint on it? I know that every time I use it saltwater now, I flush the engine with fresh water on the muffs and give the boat a bath, obviously not going to be doing that next year. Will I need to pull it out every few weeks to do that or can I just leave it there? I know it's early to begin thinking of this stuff with this season (i'm in RI) not over yet, but I like to plan ahead. Boat is an 18' Maxum 1800SR with a 2010 3.0 Mercruiser on it. Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive.

Thanks for any info!!
Dave
 

viper1216

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Admin, can you please remove? Moved this over to the general questions area....can't seem to delete or edit it here.
 

Scott Danforth

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To answer a few of your questions.

For mooring your boat on salt water, you will most likely want to use an ablative bottom paint. This will require a barrier coat, followed by about 3 coats of anti foul paint.

You will need to keep up with your zinc maintenance.
 
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